New Delhi Municipal Council

New Delhi Municipal Council
Civic body of Delhi
Formation
  • 12 December 1911 (1911-12-12) as New Delhi Municipal Committee
HeadquartersPalika Kendra Parliament Street, New Delhi - 110001[1]
Secretary General
Rahul Singh IAS[2]
Chairman
Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, IAS[3]
Vice Chairperson
Kuljeet Chahal (BJP)[4]
Pravesh Verma (BJP)[5]
Virender Singh Kadian (AAP)[6]
Bansuri Swaraj (BJP)[7]
Budget₹5,953 crore (US$620 million) (2026 - 2027)[8]
Websitewww.ndmc.gov.in
Formerly called
New Delhi Municipal Committee (1911-1995)

New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC; ISO: Naī Dillī Nagarapālikā Pariṣad) is the municipal council of the city of New Delhi, Delhi, India. It covers an area of 42.7 km2 under its administration,[9] which is commonly referred as Lutyens' Delhi.[10]

NDMC Head Office, Palika Kendra Parliament Street, New Delhi.

The only owner is the Government of India and about 80% of buildings in New Delhi are owned by the New Delhi Municipal Council area.[11] It is governed by a council headed by a chairperson, who is usually a career civil servant and holds the rank of Joint Secretary to Government of India appointed by the Government of India. The council also includes the Chief Minister of Delhi as an Ex officio member.

It is one of three local bodies in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, the others being Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Cantonment Board.

Municipalities of Delhi

History

NDMC has its origins in the Imperial Delhi Committee which was constituted on 25 March 1913 to overlook the construction of the new capital of India. Thereafter in February 1916 the Chief Commissioner, Delhi, created the Raisina Municipal Committee, which was upgraded to a 2nd class Municipality under the Punjab Municipal Act on 7 April 1925. Then on 22 February 1927, the Committee passed a resolution adopting the name "New Delhi" giving it the name, "New Delhi Municipal Committee", approved by Chief Commissioner on 16 March 1927. In May 1994, the NDMC Act 1994,[9] replaced the Punjab Municipal Act 1911, and the Committee was renamed as the New Delhi Municipal Council.[12][13][14]

NDMC's headquarters building, known as Palika Kendra, was built in 1984, and was the tallest building in the city at that time.[12]

Controversies

In 2014, 17 NDMC employees, including members of the civil department, were suspended after contractor-led sting operations uncovered evidence of corruption and unethical behavior. Video and audio recordings suggested systematic malpractice, mostly involving lower-ranking staff but implicating at least one assistant engineer. Investigations were launched to confirm the veracity of the evidence and to determine accountability.[15]

According to The Indian Express, in 2023, sanitation conditions on several footpaths under the New Delhi Municipal Council came under scrutiny, with reports highlighting issues such as encroachments, garbage accumulation, and inadequate maintenance affecting pedestrian movement and public hygiene.[16]

According to The Indian Express In February 2023, the Ministry of Home Affairs approved the regularization of approximately 4,500 NDMC employees. This decision aimed to address long-standing demands for job security among Group C employees. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had advocated for the approval of recruitment rules to facilitate this regularization process.[17]

Initiative

NDMC Smart City Limited is a strategic initiative by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to develop New Delhi into a technologically advanced and sustainable urban area. Incorporated on July 28, 2016, as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), it is wholly owned by NDMC and was established under the Smart Cities Mission of the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. The company's focus is on enhancing urban life through smart solutions that integrate technology with infrastructure and services. This includes initiatives in digitalization, waste management, and sustainable development, aiming to improve the quality of life for residents and make the city more efficient, safe, and resilient.[18]

List of Chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council

No. Name From To Ref
1 P. C. Lyon 16 October 1905 1909
2 B.P. Misra 1994 1997
3 Subhash Sharma 1997 2000
4 B.P. Singhal 2000 2002
5 P.M. Singh 2002 2004
6 Sindhushree Khullar 2004 2007
7 Parimal Rai 2007 2011
8 Archana Arora 2011 2013
9 Jalaj Srivastava 2013 2015
10 Naresh Kumar 2015 2019
11 Dharmendra 2019 2022
12 Bhupinder S. Bhalla 2022 2022 [19]
13 Amit Yadav 2022 2024
14 Keshav Chandra 30 October 2024 Incumbent [20]

Departments

NDMC has 32 departments:

  • Architecture Department
  • Audit Department
  • Accounts Department
  • Civil Engineering Department
  • Commercial Department
  • Council Secretariat Department
  • Electricity Department
  • Enforcement Department
  • Estate I Department
  • Estate II Department
  • Enforcement (B.R) Department
  • Education Department
  • Fire Department
  • Finance Department
  • General Administration Department
  • Horticulture Department
  • Information Technology Department
  • Law Department

Municipal Housing Department

Municipal Housing Department of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) manages and oversees housing facilities and related infrastructure for NDMC employees and other stakeholders within the NDMC jurisdiction. The department ensures the provision, maintenance, and allocation of residential and non-residential properties owned by the council, contributing to efficient urban management and employee welfare.[21]

Prominent Housing Locations:

  • Palika Awas
  • Palika Kunj
  • Palika Niwas
  • Palika Amrit Kaal Niwas[22][23]
  • Palika Gram
  • Palika Sadan
  • Palika Niketan
  • Palika Vas
  • Palika Vihar

Medical Services Department

New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) oversees a range of medical facilities in the region, including the Charak Palika Hospital and the Palika Maternity Hospital. These institutions are equipped to provide comprehensive healthcare services, from early diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and preventive care. The NDMC's commitment to healthcare is also evident in its operation of two polyclinics and numerous dispensaries across the city, ensuring accessible medical services for all residents within its jurisdiction.

  • Public Health Department
  • Project Department
  • Personnel Department
  • Public Relations Department
  • Property Tax Department
  • Parking Management Department
  • Property Tax Department
  • Quality Control and Technical Audit Department
  • Revenue & Power Department
  • Security Department
  • Training Department
  • Vigilance Department
  • Welfare Department

References

  1. ↑ "NDMC Head Office". ndmc.gov.in. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  2. ↑ "Rahul Singh IAS has been appointed as Secretary NDMC". Witness In The Corridors. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "IAS officer Manoj Kumar Dwivedi appointed new NDMC chairperson". The Indian Express. 6 August 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "BJP Leader Kuljeet Singh Chahal takes charge as Vice Chairman of NDMC, promises development for New Delhi". ANI News. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  5. ↑ Service, Statesman News (11 March 2025). "BJP MLA Pravesh Verma, Kadian take oath as members of NDMC". The Statesman. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
  6. ↑ India, Press Trust of. "CM Kejriwal, Cantt MLA Virender Kadian take oath as NDMC members". Archived from the original on 9 June 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  7. ↑ "BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj appointed member to New Delhi Municipal Council". The Statesman. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  8. ↑ "Rs 5,953-crore NDMC Budget projects surplus; backs artificial intelligence, green, civic upgrades". www.millenniumpost.in. 8 January 2026. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  9. 1 2 "The New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994". www.ndmc.gov.in.
  10. ↑ "NDMC - Introduction". www.ndmc.gov.in.
  11. ↑ "Edistrict Delhi Becomes Popular Online Portal -". sethkoko-blog.com. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  12. 1 2 "Capital story: Managing a New Delhi". Hindustan Times. 1 September 2011.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  13. ↑ "NDMC History". NDMC website. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012.
  14. ↑ "NDMC - History". ndmc.gov.in. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  15. ↑ "NDMC suspends 17 employees after sting ops". The Indian Express. 1 July 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  16. ↑ "New Delhi Municipal Council conducts drive to keep Kartavya Path clean". The Indian Express. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  17. ↑ "MHA nod to regularisation of 4,500 NDMC employees". The Indian Express. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  18. ↑ Service, Statesman News (15 January 2019). "Smart City, e-governance focus of NDMC budget 2019-20". The Statesman. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  19. ↑ "Delhi's Additional Chief Secretary Bhupinder Singh Bhalla Appointed As Municipal Council Chairman". NDTV.
  20. ↑ "Keshav Chandra named NDMC chairperson, V Candavelou new Goa chief secretary". The Indian Express. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  21. ↑ "New Delhi Municipal Council". www.ndmc.gov.in. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  22. ↑ "NDMC builds 10-storey residential complex for sanitation workers in Jor Bagh". The Indian Express. 5 February 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  23. ↑ "NDMC flats for sanitation staff inaugurated by Delhi LG VK Saxena". The Times of India. 5 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
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